Bean, James Ellett

James Ellett (JIM) Bean, 88, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, June 12, 2009, at his home. He was a World War II veteran and drove for Associated Transport until he retired.

He is survived by his wife, Goldie; a daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Tom Hughes, Christiansburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Pat Hughes, Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Tommy Lee, Bobby, and Hannah Hughes, Julie and Joseph Bean; two sisters, Francis Shelton, Roanoke, Ellen Smith, Christiansburg.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, with Pastor Mike Johnston officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.